REITs give biggest returns in nearly a decade

[jeepster]

Real-estate investment trusts were among the hottest stocks of the year, producing a total return of 32.3%, including dividends, according to the FTSE Nareit Equity REITs Index.

Boosted by low interest rates and an improving economy, the sector has climbed this year to its biggest gains in nearly a decade.Analysts are predicting

REIT shares to continue to perform well in 2015, as a stronger economy and increased M&A activity drown out the risk of possible rate rises.

Just a clarification, REIT mostly invest in commercial properties like office building, medical facilities, shopping mall/center, hotels, etc.